Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Yield: 4 servings
These Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are perfectly creamy and slightly tangy. They make an ideal side dish for everything from pork chops to steak, and a holiday turkey or ham.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cut into 1"-2" chunks
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup whole buttermilk, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
Instructions
- Place prepared potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season the
water with salt. - Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced easily with a fork,
about 15-20 minutes. - Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add 6 tablespoons of the butter to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Then add buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Combine until mixture is fully incorporated. If needed, add a bit more buttermilk.
- Taste the potatoes and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the chopped fresh chives.
- Serve the mashed potatoes hot, garnished with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon of chives, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 395kcal Carbohydrates: 51g Protein: 8g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 51mg Sodium: 229mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 5g
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